Golden Goods

Midas touch obsession points to preoccupation with luxury

Implications - Crystals may not be enough to prove one’s wealth anymore. True to the saying “all that glitters is gold,” unless gold is included in some way, luxury is not really luxury. We recognize this in our increasing desire for gilded items, from golden phone cases to solid gold cars, indicating a need for conspicuous extravagance despite the dire economy.

More than a million wild spiders were needed to produce the silk for a golden colored cloth that is on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The golden orb spider of Madagascar… [More]

Having the iPhone isn’t luxurious enough anymore. The accessories that go with it are what push it over the top, and the Sayn Design gold iPhone case is the cream of the crop.
The Sayn Design gold iPhone… [More]

Is it coincidence that Canadian-raised Geoff Barrenger thought to bring a touch of gold to Harper’s Bazaar Russia just as some of the globe's more brilliant golden girls graced the streets of Toronto for… [More]

Gold is not only a material for jewelry or a good investment; it's also a superb way to decorate a car, as with this gold Audi R8.
The gold Audi R8 has provoked a gold rush in Dubai, where it has attracted… [More]

So, how sacrilegious do you like to get with your tech gadgets? I know I like to get very sacrilegious and that is why I reach for the Golden OX Figure Webcam -- the go-to for the urban heretic.
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